BUSH TO BOWL

GURINGAI

2023

With thanks to co-envisioners:

Food Sovereignty, Indigenous Social enterprise growing native food, bushtucker, engaging local schools through effective education and community resilience

  • Buduwa, Wugul, Guwiyang, Warm one’s hand by the fire and then squeeze gently the fingers of another person, One Fire camille symonds

    Buduwa, Wugul, Guwiyang, Warm one’s hand by the fire and then squeeze gently the fingers of another person, One Fire camille symonds

    “Now two river run their course separated for so long, I’m dreaming of a brighter day when the water will be one” (Treaty, Youth Yindi) written in 1991 this sentiment continues to resonates. We are on Country everyday however working in the built environment we largely operate within a system forced upon this land. The project aims to foster individuals inner fire through creating spaces to gather around fire. Allowing one’s eyes to adjust and tune out the noise of the world space is created for genuine human connection and connection to Country to be formed.

  • Whisper of Leaves lisa zhuang

    Whisper of Leaves Lisa Zhuang

    Upon the enduring land where Aboriginal people have thrived for millennia, the aftermath of colonization demands a profound regeneration—of both physical vitality and mental well-being. This thesis endeavors to meticulously reevaluate and amplify the essence of Aboriginal culture from a biological perspective, aiming to instigate a comprehensive rejuvenation within Indigenous communities. Metaphorically, leaves emerge as a symbol of regeneration, akin to a window or eye offering insight into pathways for future development. By intertwining cultural revival with biological insights, this holistic approach charts a course toward a resilient and thriving Indigenous community, harnessing the regenerative potential embedded within their rich heritage.

  • Meandering the Interstitial Samantha Hayim

    Meandering the Interstitial Samantha Hayim

    In response to the mission of Bush-to-Bowl and through a process of deep listening and co-authorship with Country, a proposal titled ‘Meandering the Interstitial’ was developed, with the aim of creating space for cultural exchange, haptic learning, and connection. The architecture evolved through leaning into my own intuitive connection with Country’s natural textures and a fascination with human movement and gesture which I wanted to amplify through my design. Throughout this thesis have learned that Indigenous culture thrives through making, sensory embodiment and a profound connection to the land, offering a valuable insight into the potential for a sustainable approach to design, learning and living in today's world.